Branch Manager - Germiston

Sanlam; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM) is seeking a Branch Manager to grow the customer base and revenue through strategic leadership of the Retail Mass branch in South Africa. You will guide Sales Consultants, drive a service culture, and ensure compliant, high-quality operations aligned with the group strategy.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership within financial services, insurance sales, and a commitment to CPD and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• RE1 and RE5 qualifications.
• 120 Wealth Management credits OR FSCA-recognised tertiary qualification.
• Class of Business accreditation (annual).
• CPD current and past cycles.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience, with at least 3 in leadership.
• Insurance sales experience.
• Credit and lending experience.

Responsibilities

• Grow the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the retail branch strategy.
• Guide, integrate, and standardise activities and goals of Sales Consultants within the branch.
• Lead a service delivery culture and ecosystem to enable optimal client experience.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and management of the Retail branch; develop branch strategy and business plans.
• Ensure retail branch sales delivery and establish a service culture.
• Ensure compliance, quality and risk management.
• Manage operational people practices with HR collaboration.
• Plan and report monthly on sales and service activities.
• Engage key internal and external stakeholders to build relationships.

Skills

Sales tactics

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Regulatory awareness

People management

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership and motivation

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

RE1/RE5

120 Wealth Management credits OR FSCA qualification

Class of Business accreditation (annual)

CPD compliance

5+ years financial services experience (leadership)

Insurance sales experience

Credit and lending experience

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

What will you do?

• As a branch manager, you will be responsible for growing the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the execution of the retail branch strategy.
• Guiding, integrating, and standardising the activities, goals and objectives of various Sales Consultants in the branch, in line with the strategy.
• Leading a service delivery culture and eco‑system within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience.
• Assuming responsibility for the successful day to day maintenance and management of the Retail branch. Responsible for Retail branch strategy development and business planning.
• Ensure retail branch sales delivery and establish and drive a service culture.
• Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management.
• Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the HR (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).
• Monthly planning and reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch.
• Identify key internal and external stakeholders (Area Managers, Business Owners, activation sites, community forums, etc.) and determine effective engagement tactics that will contribute to building and maintaining relationships.

Education And Experience

• Matric (Grade 12).
• RE1 and RE5.
• 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA.
• Class of Business accreditation (annual).
• Compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) current and past cycles.
• A minimum of 5 years recent industry experience of which 3 years should be in any leadership capacity.
• Service Management experience is essential.
• Insurance sales experience.
• Credit and lending experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Competencies

• Sales tactics and approaches.
• Stakeholder engagement and management.
• Customer service and engagement.
• Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Sanlam insurance products (ideal).
• People management practices and principles.
• Business Acumen.
• Computer literate.
• Data and analytics (including data visualisation).
• Project management.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator (verbally and in writing).
• Able to lead and motivate a team.
• Driven to exceed targets.
• Organising skills.
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly.
• Resilient and open to change.

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
Decision quality - Contributing through others
Directs work - Contributing through others
Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Being resilient - Contributing through others

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing training and development programs.

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.